UCLA honors Laurie and Steven Gordon with Fiat Lux Award

Friends and Supporters

Laurie and Steven C. Gordon, whose philanthropic support and volunteer leadership have enriched UCLA for more than two decades, were honored Sept. 11 with the Fiat Lux Award.

The award, which recognizes distinguished or extraordinary service to the campus, was presented by UCLA Chancellor Gene Block during a ceremony at the chancellor’s residence.

“It gives me great pleasure to honor Laurie and Steven Gordon, two people who have been thoughtful and dedicated supporters of UCLA and our health system,” Block said. “We are fortunate to count the Gordons among our friends, and we thank them deeply for their leadership, advocacy and generosity.”

The couple’s philanthropic relationship with UCLA began in earnest in 2010, when they were determined to turn the pain of losing a family member into a positive contribution. Steven’s father had suffered from Parkinson’s disease and the couple wanted to support research that might help prevent others from experiencing Parkinson’s and other debilitating neurological conditions.

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